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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Hardened Gum With Cavity
i got a cavity at the back of my mouth (right side bottom). now a wisdom teeth came out inside the cavity. the teeth is not hurting much but the gum is swollen and kinda hardened. its hurting; i cant even sleep on my sides. i am unable to eat or talk properly. i am taking painkiller for temporary relief as i might not be able to visit a dentist for a few days. any suggestions to reduce swelling?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thanks for writing in.
There might be abscess in that tooth leading to pain & swollen gums.
You get an IOPAR done of that tooth & get it treated accordingly.
Meanwhile start with a course of analgesic & antibiotic.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Thanks for writing in.
There might be abscess in that tooth leading to pain & swollen gums.
You get an IOPAR done of that tooth & get it treated accordingly.
Meanwhile start with a course of analgesic & antibiotic.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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It sounds like pericoronitis, which is inflammation of the gum around an erupting wisdom tooth. You can try mouth rinses with warm salt water. That should help reduce the pain and swelling. You can also take some over the counter Painkillers to help with the pain until you see the dentist.
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